Tori Kelly

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Tori Kelly

Tori Kelly is an American singer, songwriter, and actress. She first gained recognition for her YouTube videos and later for her soulful voice and strong vocal abilities. She is a Grammy Award-winning artist known for her blend of R&B, pop, and gospel music.

Tori Kelly Famous In The World

Name: Victoria Loren “Tori” Kelly

Date of Birth: December 14, 1992
Height: 5′ 4″ (1.63m)
Place of Birth: Wildomar, California, U.S.

Family:

  • Parents’ names: Allwyn Kelly (father, of Jamaican and Puerto Rican ancestry) and Laura Kelly (mother, of Irish and German descent). Her parents exposed her to a variety of music genres during her upbringing.
  • Siblings: She has a younger brother named Noah James Kelly.
  • Spouse’s names: André Murillo (married in 2018).
  • Children’s names: No public information indicates she has children.
  • Relatives’ names: Her ancestry includes Jamaican, Puerto Rican, Irish, and German roots.

Profession: Singer, songwriter, actress, record producer.

Nationality: American.

Religion: Tori Kelly is a Christian. Her faith plays a significant role in her songwriting, though she does not exclusively categorize herself within the Christian music genre.

College or university attended: While there’s no public record of her attending a traditional four-year university for a degree related to music, she participated in various music-related programs and workshops. For example, she has participated in online songwriting workshops hosted by the Grammy Museum.

Biography and What Famous For:
Tori Kelly’s musical journey began at a young age. She started posting videos of herself covering popular songs on YouTube at the age of 14, quickly gaining a substantial following. In 2010, she auditioned for the ninth season of American Idol but was eliminated before reaching the top 24. Undeterred, she took a DIY approach to her career, learning to play guitar, writing her own songs, and recording them herself.

Her independent releases, particularly her debut EP “Handmade Songs by Tori Kelly” (2012), garnered critical attention and a loyal fanbase. She signed with Capitol Records in 2013 and released her major-label debut album, “Unbreakable Smile,” in 2015, which debuted at number two on the Billboard 200.

Tori Kelly is famous for her powerful and versatile vocals, often praised for her impressive range and soulful delivery. She is also known for her songwriting abilities and for blending various genres, including pop, R&B, soul, and gospel. Beyond her music, she voiced the character Meena the elephant in the animated film franchise Sing (2016) and Sing 2 (2021). She has collaborated with numerous artists across different genres.

Awards and Recognitions:
Tori Kelly has received several accolades throughout her career, including:

  • Grammy Awards: She won two Grammy Awards in 2019 for Best Gospel Album (Hiding Place) and Best Gospel Performance/Song (“Never Alone” with Kirk Franklin). She also won a Grammy in 2025 for Best Arrangement, Instrumental or A Cappella (“Bridge Over Troubled Water” with Jacob Collier and John Legend).
  • BET Award
  • Billboard Music Awards (including Top Gospel Album)
  • GMA Dove Award
  • Radio Disney Music Awards (Breakout Artist of the Year)

Have participated:
Tori Kelly has released several albums and EPs, including:

  • Studio Albums: Unbreakable Smile (2015), Hiding Place (2018), Inspired by True Events (2019), A Tori Kelly Christmas (2020), and TORI. (2024).
  • EPs: Handmade Songs by Tori Kelly (2012), Foreword (2013), Acoustic Sessions (2019), and tori (2023).
  • Film: Voice role as Meena in Sing (2016) and Sing 2 (2021).
  • Television: Appeared on American Idol, The Masked Singer, and various talk shows and musical performances.
  • Collaborations: She has collaborated with artists such as Ed Sheeran, Lecrae, Kirk Franklin, Jon Bellion, and LE SSERAFIM’s Kim Chaewon.

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